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July 31, 2026
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Port strike investigation raises regional tensions

Drone Attack on Damietta Port Raises Regional Security ConcernsEgypt has launched a comprehensive investigation after a drone strike damaged gas vessels at Damietta Port, marking the country’s first confirmed...

Germany Upgrades F123 Frigate Service Life

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a major contract to extend the service life and upgrade the capabilities of the Navy’s F123-class frigate Bayern. Valued at several hundred million euros, the...

July 30, 2026
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Australia Gets Emergency Virginia Sub Repair Bay

Canberra is advancing preparations for its future nuclear-powered submarine fleet by partnering with Gibbs & Cox, the Australian arm of Leidos, to design a contingency floating dry dock in...

July 30, 2026
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Taiwan Plans 246 New Reconnaissance Vehicles

Taiwan is moving ahead with plans to field 246 locally developed reconnaissance vehicles between 2028 and 2033, strengthening the army’s battlefield surveillance and rapid-response capabilities. Developed under the Iron...

July 30, 2026
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Australia Trials Future Air Defense System

Australia has advanced its ground-based air defense program by successfully conducting a live-fire test of its Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense prototype. The demonstration was held at the Woomera Test...

Kaunas Plant to Build Leopard 2A8 Tanks

Lithuania is preparing to establish a major armored vehicle production and maintenance hub with the construction of a new Leopard 2A8 facility in Kaunas. YIT Lietuva has received a...

$76.7B Deal Boosts Virginia, Columbia Subs

The US Navy has committed $76.6 billion to expand its nuclear-powered submarine fleet through major contract awards to General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding....

Army to receive over 500 new combat vehicles

The Philippines is taking major steps to strengthen its ground combat capabilities with plans to introduce more than 500 new infantry fighting vehicles. The acquisition reflects Manila’s effort to...

July 28, 2026
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EA-18G electronic warfare program gains supplier

The US Navy’s electronic warfare capabilities are moving into a new era as L3Harris and CPI Aerostructures advance development of the Next-Generation Jammer-Low Band system. Designed to replace older...

Mogami-class frigates to feature OKI sonar

Australia’s future naval strength is gaining momentum as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries partners with OKI to equip the country’s new Mogami-class frigates with advanced sonar technology. The move marks an...